Overview

The Alzheimer's Imaging Consortium (AIC), a preconference to the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), will focus on the clinical application and methodological development of neuroimaging (MRI, PET, SPECT, CT and others) to Alzheimer's disease, other dementias and normal brain aging. The program consists of invited speakers, as well as oral and poster presentations from submitted abstracts.

Oral Session (comprised of submitted abstracts; will be posted by mid-April)

12:15 – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch & Poster Viewing/Poster Judging

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Symposium Session (comprised of three selected presentations from the submitted abstracts)

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.

Oral Session (comprised of submitted abstracts; will be posted by mid-April)

4:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Break

4:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Presentation of the Neuroimaging Awards

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Plenary Session: Amyloid-pos vs. Amyloid-neg Neurodegeneration William Jagust, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Calif., United States

*Agenda subject to change.

Target audience

All clinicians involved in the care or research of individuals with memory or other cognitive complaints, including but not limited to neurologists, psychiatrists, radiologists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, physicians and nurses; researchers, industry and regulatory agency stakeholders; and others involved in the use of imaging techniques in the study of Alzheimer’s disease, related disorders and normal aging.

Registration

AIC is a preconference to AAIC 2015. Preconferences require a separate registration fee in addition to AAIC conference registration or it may be purchased as a stand-alone event. View registration information.

Non-members are encouraged to learn more and join ISTAART. Non-members may select "Member +Plus" or "Student Member +Plus" as their AAIC registration category to purchase one year of ISTAART membership in addition to AAIC registration at the member rate. New members only.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) – for physicians

This activity is jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association. Scientific sessions are not supported by any commercial entity.

Accreditation statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Alzheimer's Association. The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit designationsTo be announced.

Disclosure of unlabeled use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Disclosure of conflicts of interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. The existence or absence of COI for everyone in a position to control content will be disclosed to participants prior to the start of each activity.

How to obtain CME credits
Purchase the certificate fee during online registration or onsite at AAIC. A CME ticket will be provided in your registration packet (if purchased online) or upon purchase on site. Present the ticket to the CME/CE kiosk, located in the registration area, to obtain instructions on how to access and complete the online evaluation process.

Registration now open

Are you interested in being a part of the largest Alzheimer’s and dementia conference in the world? Registration is now open for AAIC 2015! Reserve your spot prior to May 15 to take advantage of
early-bird pricing.